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Around New BernOutside of the historic district, New Bern has several shopping centers and one mall. The stores we mention in this chapter are by no means all there is to New Bern shopping; we've chosen ones throughout the area to give you an idea of what's available. As you bear west on U.S. Highway 70, the
second exit after the Historic District is the U.S. Highway 17 exit. In New
Bern, U.S. 17 is named Dr. M. L. King Jr. Boulevard. Many stores and
shopping centers are found on King Boulevard, which runs north to south.
Twin Rivers Mall is on King, at the end of the U.S. 17 exit from U.S. 70.
Anchor stores Belk and JCPenney have outside entrances. Inside, shoppers
have access to about 30 stores, ranging from a video arcade, electronics
boutique and pizzeria to jewelry shops and shoe stores. Across King
Boulevard from Twin Rivers Mall is Rivertowne Square, anchored by
Books-A-Million, Goody's Family Clothing and Wal-Mart. Continue south along
King Boulevard to the intersection of McCarthy Boulevard, and you'll find
Staples, Target and New River Pottery.
Bill’s Pet Shop Pet lovers will enjoy this shop at Berne
Square Shopping Center. It's worth a stop just to see the adorable puppies
and kittens on display. There are plenty of other pets available as well,
including birds, ferrets, some reptiles and a wide variety of fish. This
full-service, one-stop shop carries food, treats, pet-care products, toys,
leashes, crates, medications and everything else you'll need to care for
your best friend. Bill's features a complete tropical and saltwater aquarium
section with a professional staff ready to guide you in the proper set up
and care of your tanks. There are sister stores in Havelock and Morehead
City. Books-A-Million Books-A-Million (a chain store with locations in the South
and West) offers every genre of book you can think of (at discounted
prices), a large number of magazines and newspapers, and an impressive
children's book section as well as reading activities scheduled throughout
the week for various age groups. The Rivertowne Square store is huge,
attractive and hard to leave. Customers are encouraged to relax in the comfy
chairs and linger over the books or join friends in the store's coffee shop,
Joe Muggs, which features espresso, pastries and more. Members of the
Millionaire's Club — requiring an investment of $15 a year — entitles you to
a 10 percent discount on everything in the store, even sale items, and you
get a free tote bag and a free cup of coffee. Cooks & Connoisseurs This wonderful specialty food store carries
gourmet and international foods from around the world. A variety of coffees
and cheeses, necessary cooking tools and gadgets, and an extensive selection
of wines are for sale. You'll also find impressive glassware and gourmet
cookware. Cooks & Connoisseurs prepares gift baskets. Cooking classes are
available; call for a current schedule. |
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Dunn's Beds 2703 U.S. Hwy. 70 E, New Bern (252) 636-2216 |
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Dunn's Beds is a complete bedroom furniture store sure to
have the perfect items to create just the feeling you want in your home.
You'll find quality beds, night stands, chests, drawers and mirrors by such
quality furniture makers as Broyhill, Vaughan-Bassett, Riverside, and Night
and Day. The professionals at Dunn's Beds offer mattresses by Tempur-pedic,
Simmons, Sensa and Park Place. Dunn's Beds has a nice selection of futons
and water beds along with all the water-bed accessories. With delivery and
set up offered, this is the place to go for anything in the way of
comfortable bedding and bedroom furniture. Dunn's Beds also has a store in
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Flythe's Bike Shop Why buy a bike in a box and endure the frustration of
putting it together when Flythe's can offer you a quality bike already
assembled? Insiders like this place because of the selection of bikes and
recumbents available for adults and kids. You'll also find scooters, baby
bike seats, baby joggers and strollers, bike trailers and more. If you just
need a bike while you're in town for a visit, Flythe's has bike rentals (a
credit card is required for rentals), including free pickup and delivery.
Flythe's also is a complete repair shop, and you just can't beat the
friendly customer service. Layaway and gift certificates are available. Hearne's Jewelers Hearne's offers quality men's and women's jewelry and is a
trusted, well-established company. Founded in 1972 by Mickey Hearne and now
run by his son Mike, the business combines courtesy with integrity. Hearne's
offers exquisite rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets as well as a fine
line of watches, including those made by Seiko and Citizen. This is the
place to go for jewelry and watch repair and to have stones mounted. KabOOdles KabOOdles is a children's themed party store where your
child can become a pirate, a movie star or an archaeologist for a day. Just
choose a theme — spa, pirates, karaoke, dinosaurs — you name it. KabOOdles
has it all, from invitations to presents to games and a 700-foot party room
with professional sound and lighting to house the party. They carry Melissa
& Doug, Webkins, Alex, Corolle dolls, Bruder trucks, Tygirlz and all kinds
of toys for children 0 to 12 years of age. Or stuff your own favorite
animal at the Bears and Buddies workshop, where you may choose from 35
different animals. Got a sweet tooth? Do not miss the candy wall. New Bern Fabric Center New Bern Fabric Center offers a large selection of
reasonably priced fabric, notions and supplies for quilting, smocking,
heirloom and embroidery projects. New Bern Fabric Center also carries a full
line of Bernina machines, products and accessories. Clubs devoted to
utilizing the machines to their full potential meet on a monthly basis.
Classes are offered for adults and children; call the store for a complete
schedule. It's open Monday through Saturday. Party Suppliers Make your next occasion a memorable one with a stop at
Party Suppliers. While a couple of aisles are always devoted to upcoming
holidays (and you definitely won't want to miss stopping by here at
Halloween and Christmas), Party Suppliers always offers the latest trends,
designs and colors in invitations, decorations, table settings, party
favors, banners and more. Birthday party themes range from Scooby Doo and
Clifford the Big Red Dog (for the younger set) right on up to the Aged to
Perfection and Over the Hill collections (for the young at heart). Red Willow's Gift Shoppe and Art
Gallery Red Willow's offers garden giftware and local craftsmen's
wares such as handmade afghans, jewelry, boiled wool pocketbooks, recycled
chair frames with new knitted webbing, seasonal wreaths, soaps and candles.
There is a farmers' market Friday and Saturday for the local farmers to sell
their produce. While you're downtown, drive around the corner to the Trenton
Millpond for a spectacular and scenic end to your shopping experience.
Sewing Solutions This shop, owned by Debbie Woods-Tyer,
doubles as a display room for her many projects. Decorative embroidery work,
home crafts and decorations and quilt squares are among the many creations
you can see. Debbie offers Pfaff sewing machines, sergers and embroidery
machines, as well as a wide variety of sewing notions, patterns, quilting
supplies and books on sewing and quilting. Debbie also teaches sewing
classes for all levels and produces a free quarterly newsletter with new
product listings, sewing tips and class schedules.
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AntiquesNew Bern offers plenty of antiques shops to nose around
in and discover lost treasures. Although for several years New Bern's
wonderful antique shops tended to cluster in the downtown area, over the
past few years old favorites have relocated and new ones have popped up
all over town. We've included a few of our favorites to get you started.
If you're interested in antiques shows, the New Bern Preservation
Foundation, (252) 633-6448, hosts an antiques fair showcasing invited
dealers every February (see our
New Bern Annual Events chapter). Andrea's Attic Antiques Andrea's Attic Antiques offers a fine and wide selection
of antiques and collectibles, so much we'd be hard-pressed to even begin
to list all the great things shoppers can find here. Insiders
particularly love to browse the incredible selection of antique and
vintage jewelry, although collectors who specialize in a niche will want
to explore the cut glass, hats, dishes, cookie jars, books, art and
prints, Pepsi and Coke items, and even more on display. Andrea's is open
Monday through Saturday. Jane Sugg Antiques Here you will find high-quality period and reproduction
furniture, lamps, crystal and rugs. Jane Sugg also features some
exquisite sterling tea sets and flatware. It's open Monday through
Saturday. Middle Street Antiques & Flea
Market Insiders love the selection of antique and reproduction
stained glass available at Middle Street Antiques. Hanging in the front
window of the shop, these pieces of art frame an enticing invitation to
come in and browse the antique and reproduction furniture, dishes, toys,
books and more that are arrayed in ever-changing displays. Open daily,
Middle Street Antiques is a must-see for those interested in old-time
collectibles. Tom's Coins and Antiques As the name implies, this shop sells coins and all
manner of antiques. It has beautiful antique and reproduction furniture,
estate jewelry, crystal, china, stamps and sports cards. There are lots
of nostalgic items and collectibles. Owner Tom Faulkenberry is an
appraiser and auctioneer. Seaport Antiques This market is a multi-dealer shop specializing in
quality antiques and collectibles, including china, furniture,
chandeliers, art, jewelry and more, at very reasonable prices. Insiders
find Seaport Antiques a great place to browse and look at all the
treasures. Poor Charlie's Flea Market and Antiques Poor Charlie's dealers offer just about
everything a nostalgia buff could want. The old warehouse that houses
the dealers suggests long-ago places; it's complete with a dimly lit
interior and that alluring smell of old, stored-in-the-attic stuff.
Patrons will find antiques, collectibles, home accessories, heirloom
jewelry, furniture and household items. Habitat for Humanity Resale
Store While the Habitat for Humanity Resale Store
is not an antiques store, it's one of those cool shops that offers a lot
of "stuff" you can't find anywhere else. The store regularly features an
assortment of quality furniture, tested appliances, household
furnishings and fixtures, office equipment and building materials. The
Resale Store is a terrific place to visit when you are remodeling,
furnishing a college dorm room, or looking for that special accent piece
for your home. Twice a year, the store also features fantastic
Progressive Clearance Sales, where merchandise is progressively marked
down 35 to 50 to 65 percent off in order to clear the floor for new
items. The Resale Store supports the mission of Habitat for Humanity of
Greater New Bern: to provide safe, decent housing for all families in
New Bern and around the world. The store is open Monday through
Saturday. JL Kirkman's Antique Flea Mall JL Kirkman's is located across the Neuse River Bridge
just five minutes from downtown New Bern. The flea mall, right off the
highway in Bridgeton in the old Eagle Supermarket building, prides
itself on having the highest quality solid-wood used furniture in the
area at the most affordable prices. With more than 48 vendors in its
10,000 square-foot showroom, JL Kirkman's has a tremendous variety of
furniture, glassware and home decor items. New Berne Antiques & Collectibles To find New Berne Antiques & Collectibles, just make a
left off Dr. M. L. King Jr. Boulevard one traffic light south of the
turn to New Bern High School. They're in the old Sunshine Gardens
building. If you love old stuff, you'll love browsing their many booths.
You're bound to see a "thingy" grandma used to have or a toy that brings
to mind memories of your childhood. Just about everything you can
imagine is for sale, including toys, Pepsi memorabilia and antique
tools, in more than 12,500 square feet of space. |
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